Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm SL240

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was launched 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm SL240 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades against the Fujifilm SL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL240 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the Fujifilm SL240.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm SL240 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm SL240.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.